October 22

On October 22, 2012, the United States Anti-Doping Agency formally stripped cyclist Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles. The decision followed a comprehensive investigation into systematic doping practices supported by teammates and staff. Armstrong's victories from 1999 to 2005 were vacated, and he received a lifetime ban from professional cycling. The scandal became one of the sport's most high-profile controversies and prompted worldwide discussion on performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong initially denied wrongdoing but later admitted to using banned substances. The case led to stricter anti-doping policies and reforms within global cycling governance.